Theresa Augustin

Between its striking purple color and distinct antler-like branching habit, this saprophytic mushroom is one of the most captivating mushrooms. Fruiting summer through fall, it is typically found in woodland litter, often in moss, under hardwood trees. This sculpture was created by artists Lyncia Berry and Julia Rogers from The Chrysler Museum’s Perry Glass Studio and is a realistic interpretation of a violet coral mushroom: Clavaria zollingeri. (Courtesy of Norfolk Botanical Garden)

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The amazing, industrious mushroom: Showing now

June 14, 2024 at 10:45 a.m.

"Funky Fungi: Nature’s Curious Creations" is our summer exhibit about the magical world of mushrooms and their awesome ecological importance. From June 1 through September, local artwork of all kinds,...

Wild Green Yonder: Paving the path to a greener world

June 26, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.

Norfolk Botanical Garden is becoming greener and it's not just because we're expanding our collection of plants. Yes, we are totally obsessed with plants, but we're talking about "greening up"...

Wild Green Yonder: Azaleas are spring showstoppers

August 3, 2019 at 8:14 a.m.

Wild Green Yonder is a recurring monthly feature from the staff of the Norfolk Botanical Garden. April is the month for azaleas! Daffodil, dogwood and azalea blooms signal that spring...

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